Construction Debris: What You Can (and Can't) Take to the Dump
Renovating your home? Drywall, lumber, concrete, and roofing materials have different disposal rules than regular trash. Here's what to know.
Read more →Small county landfill out on Neva Lake Road that most locals use for household cleanouts and farm debris. Trucks and trailers show up here during spring cleanup and after construction jobs. It’s the place garbage ends up when curbside or drop-off options won’t take it.
There’s a scale booth you drive over on the way in and again on the way out, so plan to stop twice - they charge by weight for loads. Pull up to the attendant booth first, then follow the signs to the different dumping cells and piles; the site is open, dusty, and dominated by compacted trash mounds and equipment. Recycling and yard waste are generally handled separately in Washington, so keep those materials sorted before you get there. Big trucks and commercial haulers are a regular sight; expect wider aisles and heavy equipment working the tipping area.
Learn how to properly dispose of common items.

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